MEDICATION DISPOSAL - Flushing  is not the answer
Improper disposal of prescription or over-the-counter drugs adds chemicals to the water supply and/or soil. Though the concentration of these chemicals in surface waters is extremely low, the presence of these substances in the environment is emerging as an important issue. As with any household hazardous waste product, you should not flush these items down the toilet, down the sink, or place in recycling. CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS>>

JAMES CITY COUNTY - More rebates added
Concerned about your water use this summer? James City Service Authority (JCSA) is offering a series of rebates to help. Receive rebates for rain sensors, rain barrels and cisterns, EnergyStar dishwashers and washing machines, WaterSense high-efficiency toilets, ‘on demand’ hot water recirculation systems, and WaterSmart landscaping. By conserving municipal water, you can save money, ensure water availability for emergencies like firefighting, reduce stormwater runoff to protect our waterways, and promote a conscientious culture of wise water use and conservation. You must be a JCSA water customer to apply. For more information, visit www.bewatersmart.org and click on “Rebates,” e-mail bewatersmart@james-city.va.us or call 253-6859.

Watch the video below to learn more about rain barrels.

HAMPTON RESIDENTS - Rain Barrel Workshops Workshops on making your own rain barrel will be offered August 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. by the Hampton Master Gardeners and the Hampton Clean City Commission. Each rain barrel will cost $35, which includes a clean barrel, hardware, screen, and fasteners. Payment must be presented upon arrival at the workshop in the form of check, money order, or cash. The workshops will be held at Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, in the red shed next to the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and Arboretum. 

Participants are asked to bring gloves, a flashlight, and pliers (either crescent or lock variety) and to arrive in a vehicle large enough to transport a 50 – 55 gallon barrel (2 ft in diameter by 40 inches high).  Casual “garden” clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended.

These workshops are in high demand, so register right away!  Only pre-registered participants will be included the workshop! To register, contact Cris Ausink at the Hampton Clean City Commission at causink@hampton.gov or call 727-1158. For a PDF flyer, CLICK HERE>>